Unit 5 Genetics and Heredity

March 11
update Earth Science e-portfolio section

Pre Assessment - response to Baby Mice:


What is a Code?
Genetic Code- discussion

HW: Skim over vocabulary and key points of pg. 16-23 in textbook

March 13
Sexual and Asexual Reproduction
Plant Activity: set up data table for observation

Begin Reproductive Strategies Investigation:
Make a chart in a document like this one:

Use attached readings to fill out with partner:


HW: Read 56-63

March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Summarize reading
Flower Dissection:
Lab sheet here:

Reference Links here:
Flower Reference Image


HW: Complete Part 2 of packet!

March 19
*Make Observations of Plant Growth
*Review Answers to Homework Part 2 Reading and questions

• Review Using the following Link: -write at least 3 new facts about plant reproduction

HW: Quizlet and review pg 56-63

March 21
Updated/new Quizlet for review
Plant Observations
Quiz Review
Article Reviews and Readings

March 25
Plant observations - record
Review for quiz - review flower parts here
Take Moodle Quiz
Punnett Square Fun!!
Punnett Squares online links
Drag and Drop
Interactive

March 27
Review Punnett Squares
Does Your Dragon Need Braces?

Cross Breeding- using Punnett Squares
NO HOMEWORK!

April 7

Plant Observations - updated
Toothpick Fish - environmental factors affecting a population, offspring and traits
HW: Complete 8 a,b,c for Tuesday discussion

April 10
Complete Fish Sticks - Summarize
Survival of the Sneakiest - article and summary

Mating Game

HW: Read 64-69 Meiosis

April 12
I Need a Hero!!
Genetics Performance Assessment



Planning sheet given out in class- you will have Monday and Wednesday in class to work on this- and be ready to present on Sunday April 21.


April 14
Review Rubric and Assessment Choices and Requirements
Work and conference time about project
Review Survival of the Fittest Review Sheet - Assess this topic Sunday

April 16
Complete working on Genetics project
Due Sunday - written and present to comic book editors
HW: Review for Survival of the Fittest Quiz- review sheet in Google Drive
Quiz Tuesday!

April 21
Presentations
Summary Questions- Submit on Moodle
HW: Be ready for quiz and presentation

April 23
Complete Presentations
Survival of the Fittest - Assessment
HW: DNA Reading 80-87 for Sunday

April 28
DNA- What is it? How does it work?
Begin here
Tour of the DNA Basics

Homework:
Happy DNA Day- 5 Cool things DNA can do - read here
Be sure you have read pg. 80-87 in text

April 30
Genetically Modified Foods- Current Science Issue
Begin Researching Both Sides of Issue
Web Research on shared Document using links / articles provided


May 8th
Issues in Genetics: Cloning
Webquest here first - What is Cloning?


May 12

Statement Rubric:

	Below Proficiency	Partially Proficient	Proficient	Advanced
Supporting statement	Voted. No statement	Voted. Statement includes a clear sentence stating your opinion.	Voted. Statement is supported by information from the readings WITH at least one citation.	Voted. Statement considers both sides of the issue AND is supported by information from the readings WITH at least one citation.

Review Cloning Webquest answers
Bill Nye - background- see notes document shared
Possible Resources shared for supporting your opinion

Begin to organize information - for and against


May 14
Work on rough draft of position statement
SHARED RESOURCES: BRIDGE ORGANIZER --must be seen by Mrs. Dillon before you write draft

REFER TO RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:



May 16
Cloning Position Statement Due
Review Rubric
Must be submitted on Turnitin.com first and then Moodle
Return rubric to Mrs. Dillon